A Vlax Romani variety with a long history in Romania and the Balkans. Traditionally associated with coppersmith trades.
- Approximate centre
- 45.94°, 24.97°
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Kalderash vs Ursari
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Ursaritska · Rićhinari
A Balkan Romani variety spoken in Romania and Moldova, traditionally associated with the Ursari, the Roma groups historically known as bear-leaders. It is grouped with the Balkan dialects rather than the surrounding Vlax varieties and shows substantial Romanian contact influence.
- Approximate centre
- 44.43°, 26.10°
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DialectKalderashA Vlax Romani variety with a long history in Romania and the Balkans. Traditionally associated with coppersmith trades.DialectUrsariA Balkan Romani variety spoken in Romania and Moldova, traditionally associated with the Ursari, the Roma groups historically known as bear-leaders. It is grouped with the Balkan dialects rather than the surrounding Vlax varieties and shows substantial Romanian contact influence.CompareArli vs KalderashAtlasExplore the atlasRead the full picture of Romani and the dialects within it.